Believing in yourself isn’t just about setting your mind to something—it’s about trusting that you are capable and worthy. As a six-year-old terrified of roller skates, I had to take that leap of faith. Decades later, as a coach for working mothers, I faced the same challenge. The doubts were loud, but that simple childhood lesson—”Believe in yourself”—pushed me forward.

For so many women balancing careers and motherhood, self-trust is often the missing piece. That promotion you’re hesitating to apply for, that boundary you need to set, that change you long to make—it all starts with believing you are worthy of success.

So next time you face your own roller-skating moment, remember: you’ve got this.